3812.20.50.00/Butyl Benzyl Phthalate (BBP) Plasticizer/Japan

Butyl Benzyl Phthalate (BBP) Plasticizer from Japan

BBP is a fast-fusing compound plasticizer used in PVC flooring and rubber sealants despite regulatory restrictions. HTS 3812.20.5000 covers remaining permitted industrial applications.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• End-use restrictions documentation (no consumer goods)

• REACH authorization required for EU markets

• Phase-out timeline awareness for substitution planning